Efforts to increase interest in STEM in high school could be...
Offering more science, technology, math, and engineering (STEM) courses in high school doesn't increase the number of students' interest in those majors in college,...
Parental engagement & personalized learning can help bridge achievement gap between...
According to an analysis by the New Hampshire Department of Education, school districts that spend the most money per pupil typically get the best...
New York’s performance-based assessments result in substantial student growth & improved...
A Consortium of public schools in New York has been a model of school improvement and student achievement through performance-based assessments and student-centered learning....
School Culture Improvement Leads to Better Academic Outcomes
Defining school culture, sometimes called school climate, can be difficult, but creating a positive learning atmosphere for students can help improve their confidence, and...
Work Study Practices help prepare students for the future
Non-academic skills, like critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication are being cited by employers as some of the most important skills that students need to...
RHNH Director Evelyn Aissa speaks to contrasting education outcomes in NH
Reaching Higher NH’s Executive Director, Evelyn Aissa, spoke to attendees of the NH Fiscal Policy Institute’s annual conference, Building a Strong Foundation for a...
SAT may not align with NH learning standards, research suggests
New Hampshire has used the College Board's SAT assessment to satisfy the high school testing requirement since 2015. Since then, every 11th grader has...
Medicaid steps up in schools where federal disability funds fall short
Medicaid contributes $4 billion to school-based programs nationwide. New Hampshire receives over $29 million from the provider to cover education-related services such as speech,...
With this innovative strategy, math students focus on learning rather than...
Sixth-grade teacher Leah Alcala doesn't use the traditional grading strategy in her math class. Instead of giving grades immediately, she highlights students' mistakes, walks through...
Should student voice inform professional development?
Can educators design more meaningful professional development if they allow student voice to drive the conversation? According to professional development facilitator Michelle Blanchet, the...
